timboesch

Just had my timing belt etc. components replaced at 102K miles, I have owned the car since 64K miles and has run like a dream.. Now after timing belt change a high pitched whine on start up and a clacking sound down in engine somewhere, not clicking like valves more of a clacking. what could it be and what did they (shop) screw up?? I want to go in with intelligent info... Thanks Tim

ShowMeData

Don't know about the clacking, but for the whine search "SAI" or "secondary air injection".

thejulex

oh man, clanking sound after timing belt change might mean that the cmashafts/crankshaft are not aligned properly = BIG Screw up.

paulroad

Sounds like you have to go back to your indy and let him resolve it regrdless of what it is.

timboesch

yeah i called them and they are admitting something is wrong, going to come tow the car cause i live 1 hr from shop. thanks

timboesch

yeah i called them and they are admitting somthing is wrong, going to come tow the cow cause i live 1 hr from shop. thanks

incrementalg

Good to hear they're gonna tow it in. Hope no serious damage has been done.

timboesch

Could there have been serious damage done already?? thanks for the reply

timboesch

when you say = BIG SCREW UP, meaning what am i already screwed??

incrementalg

I was thinking along the lines of piston and/or valve damage. Any lack of power?

A lot goes into the TB and related accessory replacement, so it could be any number of things (serious or not serious)

It sounds like your indy is legitimately concerned about their work (as they should be), so hopefully they'll get you straight.